Six‑year‑old colt Coppull confirmed his Royal Ascot credentials with a decisive victory in the Commonwealth Cup trial at Ascot on Friday. Ridden by Rossa Ryan, he chased down front‑runner Ghost Mode, accelerated again and held off 66‑1 outsider Midnight Tango by a neck, with Division a clear third. The win came at 7‑2, improving his odds for the summer Group One.

Trainer Clive Cox, who previously won the race with Golden Horde, praised Coppull’s mental maturity and strengthened physique after a winter that added power without height. He noted the colt’s two bursts of acceleration as a sign of readiness for a step up, eyeing the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock on May 23 before a return to Ascot for the Commonwealth Cup.

With Coppull’s form soaring, bookmakers trimmed his Commonwealth Cup price to 12‑1, positioning him as a leading contender. A strong trial performance bolsters his campaign and gives connections confidence to target the Group One sprint at Royal Ascot. Coppull now heads to Haydock, where a win would cement his status as the season’s top sprinter in the British racing calendar.